How to get rid of acne?

Authoritative websites on acne, its prevention, care and treatment

  • NIAMS, National Institute of Health, USA
  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health provides information about various forms of arthritis and rheumatic disease and bone, muscle, joint, and skin diseases. It distributes patient and professional education materials and refers people to other sources of information. Additional information and updates can also be found on the NIAMS Web site.

  • American Academy of Dermatology, USA
  • This national organization can provide referrals to dermatologists. It also publishes a brochure on acne for adults and a fact sheet for young people. These are available on the organization's Web site or can be obtained by calling or writing to the academy.

  • skin care physicians.com-Frequently Asked Questions About Acne
  • Acne is a very common disease. People who have it tend to have similar kinds of questions about it and its treatment. This section addresses some of the common questions asked by people with acne.

  • Acne information pamphlet
  • Acne is a skin condition which has plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), inflamed pimples (pustules), and deeper lumps (nodules). Acne occurs on the face, as well as the neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms....

  • Images of acne from American academy of dermatology
  • Images of facial and shoulder acne....

  • National health services (NHS), UK
  • Acne is a skin condition that affects the hair follicles and the sebaceous glands in the skin, which secretes an oily substance called sebum. Acne is most common on the face, arms, back and chest....

  • Patient information leaflet from NHS, UK
  • Provides patient information about acne....

  • Laser treatment for acne scars
  • Non-ablative laser therapy is also being used to successfully treat the scars that remain long after the initial acne has been cleared. While acne scars rarely pose a health risk, they are difficult to treat and can be very damaging to a person.s self-esteem.

  • The Inflammatory Skin Disease Institute, USA
  • Dedicated to improving the lives of the people with inflammatory skin disorders. The ISDI is dedicated to promoting public awareness and understanding of inflammatory skin diseases through education, research, and patient advocacy.

  • The stubborn truth about acne from American academy of dermatology
  • Have you ever washed your face more than twice a day to clear up your skin? Do you avoid chocolate and greasy foods in the hopes that when you look in the mirror, you won.t see another blemish? Have you ever drank more water, or avoided or increased your exercise to prevent acne flare-ups? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you.re not alone....

  • Acne information from BBC, UK
  • At some time or another most of us have had to battle with spots. This can be a terrible strain on time, energy and self-confidence, especially if you suffer from bad acne....

  • LASER RESURFACING TECHNIQUE from American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
  • Laser resurfacing to improve cosmetic flaws, such as wrinkles, acne scars, and aging and sun-damaged skin, is the latest scientific breakthrough in skin rejuvenation....

  • ACNE SCAR CORRECTION from American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
  • Millions of people suffer the ravages of acne scars long after adolescence has passed and the acne condition has faded. Thanks to the refinement of a number of dermatologic surgical techniques, scars can be treated with a variety of safe, effective procedures that improve the appearance of a patient's skin and boost the patient's self-esteem.

  • New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated
  • Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated.

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